• Join the Mandela Day soup challenge and feed the hungry Time to join the Mandela Day Challenge. Chefs with Compassion is launching its third annual #67000litre Mandela Day soup challenge to home cooks, soup kitchens, corporates, and other compassionate South Africans, with the aim of smashing the target for the third time. The 67000-litre soup challenge for Mandela Day has fed close on 600 000 hungry people over the first two years as cooks across the country rose to the challenge, first in 2020 in the face of the devastating pandemic, and again in 2021 following the July riots in KwaZulu-Natal…

    Semolina pistachio cake with lemon syrup A beautiful and  textured  syrup cake that finishes off on a zesty note! Try this Semolina pistachio cake with lemon syrup this weekend as the perfect Sunday bake.  SERVES 12 / PREP TIME 25 min / COOK TIME 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 150 g butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup semolina flour ¾ cup self-raising flour ⅓ cup coarsely chopped pistachios LEMON SYRUP 1 cup caster sugar ½ cup water ⅓ cup lemon juice METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180℃.…

    With a light, buttery crumb and a silky white chocolate glaze, this white chocolate bundt cake is elegant in its simplicity – a perfect treat for birthdays, tea parties and picnics. White Chocolate Bundt Cake SERVES 10-12 INGREDIENTS       375g butter, room temperature       2 cups granulated sugar       4 large eggs       1 Tbsp vanilla extract       3 cups flour       6 Tbsp cornflour       2 tsp baking powder       ½ tsp salt       1 cup milk GLAZE      …

    Learn how to weave a beautiful lattice pie crust with these helpful steps and video guide, plus some fun ways to pimp your lattice! What is a lattice pie crust? A lattice pie crust is made by weaving strips of pastry into an open mesh-like pattern. It’s a classic way to decorate sweet and savoury pies – not only does it look stunning but it also allows for steam from the filling to easily escape, meaning you won’t get any accidental pie explosions in your oven! Attempting a lattice weave can be intimidating at first, so we’ve broken down the…

    This classic chocolate mousse is rich, decadent and delightfully easy to make. Garnish with torched meringue, fresh berries and chocolate shavings for a elegant dessert guaranteed to wow…

    Wine and Food Spectacular in the Swartland, by Swartlanders That is the essence of an upcoming wine and food series like few others! This is the opportunity that awaits everyone from serious epicureans to vino babes keen to get an insight into one of South Africa’s most fascinating regions. Launching on July 1, the wine-and-food series features six wineries, from Swartland blockbusters to niche rockstars, alongside delectable menus prepared and served at The Barn in Riebeek Kasteel. The dinners take place once a month until December 2, with just 20 tickets available for each event. “The Swartland is home to…